Strong’s G0038

ἁγιασμός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

hagiasmos

Pronunciation

hah-ghee-as-MOS

Definition

Sanctification, holiness, consecration

Meaning

the process of making or becoming holy, set apart, sanctification, holiness, consecration.

Usage

Hagiasmos refers to the process of making something holy or set apart for God's purposes. In the New Testament, it often describes the spiritual growth and moral purity expected of believers as they are transformed into the likeness of Christ. It encompasses both the initial act of being set apart at salvation and the ongoing process of spiritual maturation and moral purity.

Bible references

Romans 6:19;Romans 6:22;1 Corinthians 1:30;1 Thessalonians 4:3;1 Thessalonians 4:4;1 Thessalonians 4:7;2 Thessalonians 2:13;1 Timothy 2:15;Hebrews 12:14;1 Peter 1:2